Communications & Marketing Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Iringa, Tanzania
Start Date: December 2024
Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role
Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the SHARE project is delivered in 3 strategic regions of Tanzania – Mtwara/Lindi, Iringa/Njombe, and Mwanza/Shinyanga – through the supervision of a field manager and full project team based in Dar es Salaam. SHARE implements its deliverables through collaboration with 2 NGO organizations, the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC), as well as one government body, Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), and one commercial financial consulting company (EMMAC). International volunteers with various skill sets play an essential role in collaborating with the SHARE project team to address the challenges SMEs face.

The aim of the Communications & Marketing Advisor role is to capture the various success stories the SHARE project has fostered. By using your creative writing skills, you will conduct informal interviews with project partners and beneficiaries to draft various written articles, to be shared with potential donors and local media outlets. Moreover, you will be asked to apply your communications skills by developing a marketing strategy to support the sustainability of your inputs.

This will entail a scan of local media outlets including radio, newspaper, and social media to communicate SHARE project work to a wider audience. By working with other international and national volunteers, there will also be opportunities to collaborate and contribute to workshop content and various site visits. You will be well supported by the Iringa project partners, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the local growth of SMEs through your knowledge and input.

As a volunteer, you will:

1. Evaluate external communications strategies currently in place.
2. Develop a communications & marketing plan based on perceived gaps.
3. Conduct informal interviews and/or focus groups with project partners, international and national volunteers, and local SMEs.
4. Identify opportunities for local media content – radio, newspaper, advertisements – and draft supporting marketing content.
5. Collaborate with international and national volunteers in delivering learning workshops to TCCIA, TWCC, and SIDO.
6. Support social media posts by working with T-LED Communications Officer.

Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or another relevant field.

Essential Background:
2 – 3 years’ work experience in a communications or marketing position.
2 – 3 years’ work experience in developing promotional content – written, visual, audio, etc.
Facilitation and training skills; experience in development and delivering workshops.

What’s in it for YOU?
A life-changing experience!

About Us, the Project and the Partner
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures.

Terms and Conditions:
Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (e.g., loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

Selection Requirements:
Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to confirm Passport or Permanent Resident details for travel purposes, provide 2 Professional References and 1 Personal Reference, complete a language assessment during the preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement, obtain a satisfactory Police Check, and complete a medical exam and be medically cleared before your departure.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Cuso International works with poor, vulnerable, and marginalized people, mainly women and girls, to eradicate poverty and inequality. We understand the need to uphold and enforce the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. At Cuso International, we believe that all people, regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed (religion), sex, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, or disability have the right to live lives free of harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse.